This was the second time this season the Nittany Lions earned the No. 1 spot on SportsCenter.
Even after 25 years, Martin still describes the energy in Pegula Ice Arena as a drug.
This is the first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2023 for the Nittany Lions.
The Nittany Lions season ended one game after taking a third straight conference title.
The Nittany Lions clinched a spot in the 2025 NCAA tournament.
The Nittany Lions won 72.2% of faceoffs in its shut-out victory against RIT.